Abstract

This article deals with an important area: the potential forthe act of offering a young male access to pornographicmaterials as part of a sperm banking process to be construedas a child protection matter. This is a concern that hasalready been identified elsewhere and the authors havesought to consider ways of reducing the likelihood of thisconstruction occurring. In particular, the authors havemade the case for the supply of pornographic materials tobe seen as meeting a clinical need rather than as a sexualactivity or one intended for the sexual gratification of the(adult) professionals. This is the core of the argument andone that merits serious consideration and formal recognitionby health agencies and Safeguarding Boards.